My '10' Reg New Toy....and opinion on DSG .v. Manual

[JJH]

I spent 3 years and 80000 miles with the 170 diesel and is the only reason I choose the GTD, for the engine.
Having had two A3's in the last six years I felt like a change...I was tempted with a 123d but with the necessary options, it pushed 31k and another £110 per month. GTI's are great but so are GTD's. Cruise along at 80mph in top next to a GTI then floor it and the GTD aint left wanting. The A3 had DSG, its great, but flawed, specially when your pushing hard on B roads, tight bends and around roundabouts; I chose a manual this time and am sure I've made the right choice.
Looking forward to seeing pictures of the tattoo Kev, although I'm not holding my breath......

When I feel the need for speed, I ride my motorbike, 0-60 in 3.2 seconds, 0-100 in sub 7; fast cars are too expensive in comparison. The bike only cost £7500 (although with extras cost £9k)

[Steve30]

The GTD needs more torque, have you ever tried to push a tank by hand ? 

Re- map on the way mate!!

[Steve30]

what sort of mpg do you get out it steve? round town and long journeys. I heard the 170 ps diesel wasn't that good on fuel in the mk5.

around town 34-35 mpg on m-way at 75 mph 53 mpg !! It's a common rail diesel which is much better than the mk5 !gives you a lot less noise!

[am1w]

The GTD needs more torque, have you ever tried to push a tank by hand ? 

Re- map on the way mate!!

Seriously: You have a fabulous car which is fast enough, very economical, beautifully optioned, has no faults. Leave it be and enjoy it!
Just don't fill it with petrol!

[VWKev]

The GTD needs more torque, have you ever tried to push a tank by hand ? 

Re- map on the way mate!!

BIG mistake mate, BIG mistake, soon as you get that remapped the GTI will beat you. Who will have to stop for fuel now ?  

[am1w]

The GTD needs more torque, have you ever tried to push a tank by hand ? 

Re- map on the way mate!!

BIG mistake mate, BIG mistake, soon as you get that remapped the GTI will beat you. Who will have to stop for fuel now ?  

Hope he won't REVOlt it!
His car great, let us admit it.
An excellent all rounder.

[deep_thought42]

Love the car !!! I just got mine on the 6/03/2010, and did not have to pre-order !!!! decided on a golf gti last week and picked it up saturday.

In black too, and have just ordered the Lifeshine pdi kit.

I agree with you on the auto, maybe it was better on the MK V as the manual was poor between 2 and 3rd gear.

[R32UK]

Love the car !!! I just got mine on the 6/03/2010, and did not have to pre-order !!!! decided on a golf gti last week and picked it up saturday.

In black too, and have just ordered the Lifeshine pdi kit.

I agree with you on the auto, maybe it was better on the MK V as the manual was poor between 2 and 3rd gear.

Have to agree with you there. If the manual does have a weak point, its the change between 2nd + 3rd, found the same thing in the R32

[VWKev]

Love the car !!! I just got mine on the 6/03/2010, and did not have to pre-order !!!! decided on a golf gti last week and picked it up saturday.

In black too, and have just ordered the Lifeshine pdi kit.

I agree with you on the auto, maybe it was better on the MK V as the manual was poor between 2 and 3rd gear.

Have to agree with you there. If the manual does have a weak point, its the change between 2nd + 3rd, found the same thing in the R32

I've seen gazillions of reviews of the mk6 GTI and I've never read anyone mention this as a weak point. Never even heard it mentioned at all. Transitions between gears (no lag) and the gearbox itself I've heard being praised countless times. 

[Steve30]

The GTD needs more torque, have you ever tried to push a tank by hand ? 

Re- map on the way mate!!

Seriously: You have a fabulous car which is fast enough, very economical, beautifully optioned, has no faults. Leave it be and enjoy it!
Just don't fill it with petrol!

You have a point there, I nearly did fill it with petrol the other day   I Just thought WTF are you doing ?